Athletics, Arts, and Activities Blog
February 7th, 2025
Athletics, Arts, and Activities
Rebekka Jensen – Athletics, Arts, and Activities Coordinator
Dear ISY Community,
Calling All Chess Players!
ISY is hosting the International Schools’ Chess Tournament on Thursday, 13th March 2025, and we want you to join! Players of all skill levels are welcome, and if you sign up, you’ll get to train with the Master Brain Chess Academy before the event.
📅 Date: 13th March 2025 (No school that day!)
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
♟ Format: Swiss System, 7-8 rounds
⏳ Time Control: 10 minutes + 5 seconds per move
💰 Fee: 72,000 MMK (collected by ISY)
Never played in a tournament? No problem—this is a great way to start! Sign up by 14th February to secure your spot. Please fill out this registration form if you are interested.
Let’s make ISY proud! ♟🏆
Calling All Math Enthusiasts!
ISY’s High School Math Club is hosting the Yangon Math Competition (YMC) for Middle School students on Sunday, 23rd February 2025, and we want you to join! This is a great opportunity to challenge yourself, collaborate with students from other schools, and have fun with math.
📅 Date: 23rd February 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 12:10 PM
➗ Format: Individual & Team Rounds
📚 Topics: Expressions & Equations, Geometry, Statistics & Probability, Number System
To help you prepare, we recommend checking out:
AMC 8 Past Papers (For grades 6~8)
IMC Past Papers (For grade 8)
Sign up by 17th February to secure your spot! Sign Up Here
We can’t wait to see ISY students take on the challenge! 🏆🔢
Exciting Sports Competition for G3-G5 Students!
We’re thrilled to offer G3-G5 students the chance to participate in a sports competition at LFIR (The French School) on February 18th, 2025! The event will feature basketball and football matches from 8:45 AM to 12:45 PM.
📅 Date: 18th February 2025
⏰ Time: 8:45 AM – 12:45 PM
🚍 Transportation: Provided by ISY
Limited Spots: We can only register 25 students. If there’s more interest, we’ll hold a draw at school assembly to select participants.
To sign up, complete the form by 10th February. We can’t wait to see your child compete in a fun and exciting event! Sign Up Here
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Please look below for this weeks game highlights!!
Best regards,
Rebekka Jensen (Ms. Bekka)
Athletics, Arts, and Activities Coordinator
The International School Yangon
Upcoming Games Next Week
Tuesday, February 11th: MS Football vs. ISM Boys @ ISY, Girls @ ISM
Friday, February 14th: ES and SS Swim Meet vs. ISM & ILBC @ ISY
Sunday, February 9th: Boys Softball vs. Tigers @ The American Club
Match Highlights: Last Friday Through This Week:
Middle School
High School
ISY vs ILBC: MS Boys Football
Final Score:
ISY 2 – ILBC 1
The ISY boys delivered a superb comeback in their match against ILBC. Trailing 1-0 at halftime, the team returned to the pitch in the second half with renewed energy. They struck early, equalizing quickly, and from there, dominated the game. While ISY could have scored several more goals, the ILBC goalkeeper’s valiant efforts and a few unlucky shots hitting the uprights kept the scoreline close.
A special mention goes to Thurane, who gallantly volunteered to play in goal for the team. His bravery and quick reflexes earned him the well-deserved title of Man of the Match.
The win is a testament to the team’s resilience and commitment. Well done, Chinthes, and we look forward to more great performances ahead!
ISY vs. ILBC: MS Girls Football Recap
Final Score:
ILBC 7 – ISY 0
The ISY middle school girls’ football team put in a determined effort against ILBC. Despite the tough competition, the team showed resilience and fought hard throughout the match. One challenge was adjusting to the larger pitch, as ISY players are more accustomed to a smaller playing field.
Although ILBC’s strong team play gave them an advantage, the Chinthes never gave up and continued to push forward. A special shoutout to Jessica, who stepped up to play in goal. Her efforts in an unfamiliar position were commendable and helped keep the team in the game.
The girls gained valuable experience from this match, learning and growing as a team. Their perseverance and positive attitude will serve them well in future games. Well done, Chinthes!
SEASAC Teams Live Stream:
Basketball:
Court 1: https://www.youtube.com/live/nWVYXvH3l5A
Court 2: https://www.youtube.com/live/wlK1pomalC8
Court 3: https://www.youtube.com/live/qiCR6_XlHag
Girls Touch:
Schedule (Click on the Div 2 tab at the bottom)
(Our Girls are Div 2. I am including the Div 1 as some of the communications have indicated that the labels might be wrong)
SEASAC Touch Div 1: 07/02/2025 – https://www.youtube.com/live/0zjZNgZE6f4
SEASAC Touch Div 2: 07/02/2025 – https://www.youtube.com/live/zgfBiCOuPPA
SEASAC Touch Div 1: 08/02/2025 – https://www.youtube.com/live/V4T-98eJtR8
SEASAC Touch Div 2: 08/02/2025 – https://www.youtube.com/live/hH6QW3O1xP0
SEASAC Touch Div 1: 09/02/2025 – https://www.youtube.com/live/qLEv-EVljrk
SEASAC Touch Div 2: 09/02/2025 – https://www.youtube.com/live/yXKk6x6shzE
Facilities Booking and Hours
Fitness & Weight Room
- Open: 24 hours on weekends
- Closed: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Outside Covered Court Areas
- Open: Monday to Friday 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Open: Saturday/Sunday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Field
- Open: Monday 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Open: Tuesday, Thursday 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Open: Saturday/Sunday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Swimming Pool
- Open: Monday to Friday 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM
- Open: Tuesday, Thursday 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Open: Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Closed: Sundays
- Closed: Friday Feb. 12 (Public Holiday)
GYM Court 1 & 2
- Open: 24 hours on weekends (closed 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM for sport practice on Saturday)
- Closed: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tennis Court
- Open: Monday 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Open: Friday 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Open: Saturday/Sunday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Facilities Booking Link: Facilities Booking Link
Questions or More Information
As always, if you have any questions about what is in this blog or anything else that you may think of related to activities or athletics please feel free to contact me at:
rjensen@isyedu.org
Kindest regards,
Ms. Rebekka Jensen (Ms. Bekka)
The International School Yangon
20 Shwe Taungyar Street
Bahan Township
Yangon, Myanmar
+95 (0) 9 880 441 040